Buckets & Spades Nursery

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 09/02/2005 Inspector Name Linda Cook

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Buckets and Spades Day Nursery Setting Address 37-39 Victoria Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1SQ

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Sugar & Spice Address 37-39 Victoria Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1SQ

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THE INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality and standard of day care. When making judgements, inspectors have regard to how well the provider meets the National Standards for under Eights Day Care and Childminding. A list of these is attached. The report identifies strengths and areas for improvement. This inspection report must be made available to all parents.

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Information about the setting

Buckets and Spades Day Nursery is a privately owned, full day-care provision situated in Scarborough's town centre. It has been registered since March 2004. It serves mainly the immediate area but is also used by families living out of town who drop children off as they commute to work. The children are cared for on 2 floors of converted shop premises and there is an outdoor play area available at the rear of the premises. The Nursery is registered for 64 children under 5 years and there are currently 69 on role. The nursery offers funded nursery education places for 3 and 4 year olds and there are 14 children receiving funding. There are no children with special educational needs currently attending and no children who speak English as a second language. Both these factors change throughout the year. The 4 joint owners employ 16 staff members to work with the children, of whom 14 are qualified. There are additional support staff for cooking and cleaning.

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How good is the Day Care?

Buckets and Spades Day Nursery provides good quality care for children. It offers a warm, caring, welcoming environment where children feel happy and secure. Good organisation ensures that the nursery operates effectively and space is used well. Staff are clear of their roles and responsibilities and work well together as a team. There is a good range of appropriate play materials and these are easily accessible to the children. Detailed policies and information about the setting are in place, and made available to staff and parents. All requirements for documentation and record keeping are met, kept in an organised manner and stored appropriately to maintain confidentiality. Staff give high priority to ensuring children are safe inside the nursery and the premises are kept secure. The good health of children is promoted and children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines. Staff have a sound knowledge of child

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How good is the Day Care?

protection with clear procedures in place. There are also good procedures in place

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How good is the Day Care?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 to support children with special needs. Children are offered nutritious meals and snacks which cater for any specific dietary requirements. A varied range of stimulating activities and play opportunities are planned which support all areas of children's development, however older children need to be provided with more opportunities to develop their mathematical thinking in every day routines. Interactions between staff and children are positive and children's individual needs are met well. Resources, activities and the environment are adapted to help all children take part in activities. Staff manage children's behaviour consistently and sensitively, giving praise for positive behaviour. Children need to be further encouraged to develop good manners. Partnership with parents is strong. They are kept informed through notices

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How good is the Day Care?

displayed, newsletters and the exchange of information each day. Parents are provided with a point of contact through the key worker system.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

Not applicable first inspection since registration.

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What is being done well?

• Good relationships are built between the staff and children and between the children themselves. Staff help all children develop confidence and self esteem by providing a warm, secure and stimulating environment. • There is a good range of toys and equipment available, suitable for the ages of children attending. Toys are organised well, in low storage units and labelled boxes, ensuring they are easily accessible to the children. Staff plan and evaluate an appropriate range of activities enabling the children of all ages to build on what they know and can do. • Behaviour is managed well, the children respond positively to the staff's clear guidance and praise. Children are well behaved they help to tidy-up and are encouraged show respect for others and their immediate surroundings. • Partnership with parents is strong, they are kept fully informed through the prospectus, newsletters, information displayed and daily discussion. Parental

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What is being done well?

feedback is positive they particularly appreciate the friendly welcoming atmosphere and the range of activities provided for the children. The regular exchange of information ensure the individual needs of children are recognised and met.

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What needs to be improved?

• The opportunities for the older children to further develop their mathematical thinking through everyday routines • staff need to remind children to say please and thank you; encouraging the children to develop good manners.

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What needs to be improved?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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inspection or 1st April 2004 whichever is later.)

Concerns were made known to Ofsted about the suitability of one of the business partners. This was due an incident involving a contractor working at the nursery prior to opening. The providers responded appropriately to the Ofsted's request for information about the incident and no further action was taken.

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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

All registered persons must comply with all conditions of registration included on his/her certificate of registration. As a result of this inspection conditions of registration have been imposed / varied / removed and a new certificate of registration will be issued.

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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 3 Everyday routines to encourage children to further develop their mathematical thinking 9 Encourage children to develop good manners by prompting them to say please and thank you.

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by the time of the next inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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STANDARD 1 - SUITABLE PERSON

Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.

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STANDARD 2 - ORGANISATION

The registered person meets required adult: child ratios, ensures that training and qualifications requirements are met and organises space and resources to meet the children's needs effectively.

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STANDARD 3 - CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY

The registered person meets children's individual needs and promotes their welfare. They plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

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STANDARD 4 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose. They provide adequate space in an appropriate location, are welcoming to children and offer access to the necessary facilities for a range of activities which promote their development.

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STANDARD 5 - EQUIPMENT

Furniture, equipment and toys are provided which are appropriate for their purpose and help to create an accessible and stimulating environment. They are of suitable design and condition, well maintained and conform to safety standards.

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STANDARD 6 - SAFETY

The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.

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STANDARD 7 - HEALTH

The registered person promotes the good health of children and takes positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.

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STANDARD 8 - FOOD AND DRINK

Children are provided with regular drinks and food in adequate quantities for their needs. Food and drink is properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements.

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STANDARD 9 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 proactive in ensuring that appropriate action can be taken when such a child is identified or admitted to the provision. Steps are taken to promote the welfare and development of the child within the setting in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.

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STANDARD 11 - BEHAVIOUR

Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.

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STANDARD 12 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS

The registered person and staff work in partnership with parents and to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Information is shared.

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STANDARD 13 - CHILD PROTECTION

The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee and ensures that all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

Records, policies and procedures which are required for the efficient and safe management of the provision, or to promote the welfare, care and learning of children are maintained. Records about individual children are shared with the child's parent.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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